Resources, Referrals, and Support / Recursos, Referencias, y Apoyo

DECEMBER/DICIEMBRE2014JANUARY/ENERO2015

Nuestra misión es cultivar el desarrollo saludable de los niños y familias en nuestra comunidad. Ofrecemos recursos, referencias, apoyo y oportunidades a los proveedores de cuidado de niños, familias y comunidades en el Oeste de Condado de Sonoma

“Our mission is to nurture the healthy development of children and families in our community. We offer resources, referrals, support and opportunities to child care providers, families and communities in western Sonoma County”.

Stress Free Holiday Family ActivitiesThe holidays can be a joyous yet stressful time of the year for children as well as parents. Even the youngest of children can be affected by the chaos and anxiety that sometimes surrounds the holidays. Below are some relaxing activities that a family can do together that may help to reduce stress and ensure a more enjoyable holiday season.

• Spend some time in the kitchen with your children making simple holiday goodies for friends and neighbors. Even toddlers can dip pretzels into chocolate or put sprinkles on cookies.

• Make homemade holiday cards for friends and family. Use fun craft materials such as pompoms and squiggly eyes to boost creativity.

• Spend an evening watching past holiday videos of your family.

• Make a “What we are thankful for” family journal, assigning each family member their own page. Include drawings and photos to make the journal complete.

• Take a walk to find treasures in nature. Bring your treasures home and make them into a decorative wreath.

• Help others together. Volunteer as a family at your local food pantry, animal shelter or even as Salvation Army bell ringers.

• Make simple holiday decorations and ornaments for your home.

• Snuggle up and read holiday stories together while sipping hot chocolate.

• Have a family PJ night. Grab blankets and pillows, make popcorn, and watch favorite holiday shows.Take a leisurely drive through neighborhoods enjoying holiday decorations.

Children and Holiday StressWhen parents are stressed during the holidays, their children will pick up those feelings and react accordingly. The following stress management tips will help both parents and children recognize holiday anxiety and feel less stress – because helping kids cope with holiday stress

is the best way to enjoy the festivities!

• Infants and toddlers: At this age the upset in children’s routines and predictability are the main contributors to holiday stress. Try to schedule activities around naptimes and mealtimes. Keep bedtime routines as close to normal as possible. Watch for signs your child is becoming stressed and overly tired- fussiness, ear pulling, and clinging behaviors. Don’t forget your child’s favorite blanket or stuffed animal when you run errands or travel. A bit of home will reduce your child’s holiday anxiety.

• Preschoolers: Your little ones are now old enough to experience the excitement and anticipation of holiday celebrations. However, they can become over stimulated easily. This can lead to tears of frustration and a regression to younger behaviors such as toileting issues, eating with hands, or thumb sucking. Keep plenty of healthy snacks available when you’re out shopping or visiting to ward off hunger related tantrums. Be patient with your child during these stressful times and remember when the holidays are over things will improve.

• Older children: Extra curricular activities at school and worship during the holiday season can add a great deal of stress. Be on the lookout for signs your child is feeling anxious or overwhelmed- stomachaches, headaches, fatigue, and nervous behaviors such as nail biting. Do the best you can to see that your child is getting plenty of rest and eating regularly. Ask them to tell you how they feel and what can be done to help them be more calm and relaxed.

• Cope with your own holiday anxiety. The less holiday stress you feel, the more relaxed your children will be. Plan ahead and remain flexible. Try not to overbook your time or take on responsibilities you have no real desire to fulfill. Sit quietly and think about what the holiday really means to you then make your decisions based on your true values.

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River to Coast Children’s Services Staff and their phone number extensions.

(707) 869-3613:

• Soledad Cardona (Executive Director) 111• Agnese Daniel (Fiscal Director) 106• Paige Allen (Fiscal Specialist) 110• Ana Martinez (Family Case Manager) 109• Faviola Ledezma (Family Case Manager) 114• Julian Villarreal-Kirby (Family Case Manager)

155• Julie Feingold (Child Development Program

Director) 105• Kari Wilson (Child Development Resource

Specialist) 116• Lupita Dominguez (Child Development

Resource Specialist) 118• Elaina Boyce (Community Resources &

Referral Coordinator, Newsltter Editor) 104• Anahi Flores (R&R Counselor, Office Manager)

101• Sabrina Dannels, Psy.D., Registered

Psychologist RPS2012411 (Counseling Intern) Call 869-3613 for appointment information

Serving west Sonoma County with:• Helppayingforchildcareforeligiblefamilies• Referralsforchildcare&communityresources• Supportandresourcesforchildcareproviders• Kindergymprogram• Lowcostcarsafetyseats• Emergencyresourcesprogram

Sirviendo el oeste del Condado de Sonoma con:• ReferenciasparaelCuidadodeNiños• RecursosparalosNiñosysusFamilias• ApoyoparalosProveedoresdelCuidadodeNiños• AyudaMonetariaparaelCuidadodeNiños• ProgramadeMaterialesdeEmergencia• GimnasioparaNiños• ProgramadeAsientosdeSeguridad

Resources, Referrals, and Support / Recursos, Referencias, y Apoyo

707.869.3613info@rccservices.org/www.rccservices.org

Farewell Mendy Behrens

Welcome Sabrina Dannels and Olga King

Long time staff member, Mendy Behrens, has retired. She is missed by all the parents and children she worked with at kindergym, and all the providers she assisted through CCIP. Mendy served as a thoughtful and caring mentor to many and respected advocate for children. We wish her the very best and hope to see her around RCCS in the future!

Sabrina Dannels, our new counseling intern, is now taking appointments. She is seeing children, parents/ guardians and child care providers at RCCS. Sabrina offers her services in both English and Spanish.

Olga King returns to RCCS to oversee kindergyms in Forestville and Guerneville. As many of you know, Olga has been a staff member in the past, working as a Child Development Resource Specialist, running the Forestville kindergym and giving Provider workshops. Welcome back Olga!

The two Resource & Referral agencies in Sonoma County, 4Cs and River to Coast Children’s Services, are thrilled to invite you to visit and ‘like’ our brand new Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.

com/pages/Sonoma-County-ECE-Community/1567581116803922?ref=br_tf . We will will be posting information and feedback on workshops, share resources and important information, and answer

your questions and messages. Please help us to make this an open resource forum for our community in Sonoma County!

Servicios de preparación de impuestos GRATIS para las personas que califiquen!Ahora, más que nunca, usted merece que le regresen su dinero, especialmente durante la temporada de impuestos. Gánalo! Guárdalo! Ahórralo! A PARTIR SÁBADO, 24 DE ENERO 2015, RCCS OFRECE GRATIS, LA PREPARACIÓN DE LA DECLARACION DE IMPUESTOS DE CALIDAD A INDIVIDUOS Y FAMILIAS. Para calificar para esta ayuda GRATUITA y poder aplicar para posibles créditos de cuidado infantil por ingreso del trabajo, el ingreso familiar debe ser menos de $50,000. Ser un ciudadano de los EE.UU. no es un requisito. Los lugares que ofrecen estos servicios también garantizaran a los contribuyentes elegibles que reclaman el Crédito Tributario por Ingreso del Trabajo (EITC), uno de los mayores recursos del gobierno federal para los residentes de bajos ingresos. Se reduce la cantidad de impuestos que las familias de bajos a moderados ingresos estén obligados a pagar, y ofrece un suplemento salarial para algunas familias. De acuerdo con la New American Foundation, miles de californianos no reclaman el EITC. Las familias y la economía local sufre cuando estos reembolsos no son reclamados.

Que debe traer a RCCS donde prepararan sus impuestos Gánelo! Guárdelo! Ahórralo! :• Tarjeta de identificación con foto• Tarjeta de seguro social o ITIN para el contribuyente • Fechas de nacimiento de todos los miembros de la familia• Documentación de ingresos• W-2 de todos los puestos de trabajo• Forma de 1099 y otras formas de ingresos (ex. Trabajo por su cuenta propia -1099; Ingresos de intereses

acumulados – 1099-INT; Desempleo – 1099-G; Seguro social) • Cheque en blanco para deposito directo• Declaración de impuestos del año anterior• Otros documentos:• Nombre, dirección y numero de teléfono del propietario (si renta)• Gastos de cuidado infantil- documentación de gastos y nombre de proveedor, dirección y identificación fiscal • Gastos de educación – matricula y libros; intereses de prestamos estudiantiles • Costos médicos• Gastos de negocio • Información de hipoteca y impuestos de propiedad

FREE tax preparation services for those who qualify!Now, more than ever, you deserve to keep your money, especially during tax season. Earn It! Keep It! Save It! STARTING SATURDAY, JAN 24, 2015, RCCS IS PROVIDING FREE, QUALITY TAX RETURN PREPARATION TO INDIVIDUALS, AND FAMILIES. To qualify for FREE tax help and possible earned income tax and child care credits, your household income must be less than $50,000. Being a U.S. citizen is NOT a requirement.

The tax sites also ensure eligible taxpayers claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), one of the federal government’s largest resources for low-income residents. It reduces the amount of income tax low-to-moderate income families are required to pay, and provides a wage supplement to some families. According to the New America Foundation, thousands of Californians fail to claim EITC. Families and local economies suffer when these refunds go unclaimed.

What to bring to RCCS Earn It! Keept It! Save It!:• Photo ID• Social Security cards or ITIN for tax payer, spouse and all dependents• Dates of birth for family members• Documentation of income:• W-2 forms for all jobs• 1099 forms and other income forms (Ex. Self Employment – 1099-Misc; Interest Income – 1099-INT; Unemployment

– 1099-G; Social Security)• Voided check for direct deposit• Previous year’s tax return if available• Other documents:• Name, address and phone number of landlord (if you rent)• Child care expenses – documentation of expenses and provider name, address, tax ID• Education expenses – tuition and books; student loan interest• Medical costs• Business expenses• Mortgage and Property Tax information

For more information / Para más información: (707) 869-3613

Botiquín Básico para Desastres

Se recomienda que los siguientes suministros sean incluidos en su botiquín básico para

desastres:

• Suficiente suministros de comida no perecederos para tres días.

• Suficiente agua para tres días – un galón de agua por persona, por día.

• Un radio o televisión portátil de baterías, con baterías extra.

• Linterna con baterías extras.• Botiquín de primeros auxilios con un manual

de instrucciones.• Artículos de sanidad y de higiene (toallitas

humadas y papel higiénico).• Fósforos y un envase a prueba de agua.• Silbato.• Ropa adicional.• Accesorios de cocina y utensilios para

cocinar, incluyendo un abridor de latas.• Fotocopias de tarjetas de crédito e

identificación.• Dinero, ambos billetes y monedas.• Artículos especiales, tales como medicina

por receta, espejuelos, solución para lentes de contactos, y baterías para audífonos.

• Artículos para bebes, tales como formula, pañales, biberones y chupones.

• Otros artículos que sean necesarios para su familia.

Si usted vive en un clima frió, usted debe de pensar sobre la calidez. Existe la posibilidad de que haya frío. Piense en su ropa y la ropa de cama. Incluya ropa y zapatos adicionales por persona, incluyendo:

• Abrigo o chaqueta.• Pantalones largos.• Camisa de mangas largas.• Zapatos fuertes.• Sombrero, guantes y bufanda.• Bolsa de dormir o colchas (para cada

persona).

Esté conciente de que los niños crecen y la familia cambia. Consulte el Apéndice B para una lista detallada de provisiones para un desastre. Puede ser que usted quiera añadir algunos de esos artículos dependiendo de las necesidades de su familia.

Basic Disaster Supplies Kit

The following items are recommended for inclusion in your basic disaster supplies kit:

• Three-day supply of non-perishable food.• Three-day supply of water - one gallon of water

per person, per day.• Portable, battery-powered radio or television

and extra batteries.• Flashlight and extra batteries.• First aid kit and manual.• Sanitation and hygiene items (moist towelettes

and toilet paper).

Manteniendo su Botiquín para Desastres

Es tan importante mantenerlo al día como el prepararlo. Aquí hay algunos consejos para mantener las provisiones listas y en buenas condiciones.

• Mantenga las latas en un sitio seco donde la temperatura esté fresca.

• Almacene las cajas de comida en un recipiente plástico o de metal para protegerlas contra insectos y extender la fecha de vigencia.

• Deseche cualquiera lata que no esté en buena condición.

• Utilice la comida antes que se dañe, y reemplácela con suministros frescos.

• Coloque los suministros más frescos en la parte de atrás y los más viejos al frente en almacén.

• Reemplace los suministros de comida y agua cada seis meses. Escriba la fecha en los artículos de comida cuando los almacene.

• Piense sobre sus necesidades cada año y ponga al día su botiquín dependiendo de las necesidades actuales de su familia.

Mantenga todos los artículos en bolsas plásticas y meta todos los suministros en recipientes que sean fáciles de cargar, como botes de basura o bolsas de acampar.

If you live in a cold climate, you must think about warmth. It is possible that you will not have heat. Think about your clothing and bedding supplies.

• Be sure to include one complete change of clothing and shoes per person, including:Jacket or coat, long pants, long sleeve shirt, sturdy shoes., hat, mittens, and scarf.

• Sleeping bag or warm blanket (per person).• Be sure to account for growing children and

other family changes.

You may want to add some of the items listed to your basic disaster supplies kit depending on the specific needs of your family.

Maintaining Your Disaster Supplies Kit Just as important as putting your supplies together until needed. Here are some tips to keep your supplies ready and in good condition:

• Keep canned foods in a dry place where the temperature is cool.

• Store boxed food in tightly closed plastic or metal containers to protect from pests and to extend its shelf life.

• Throw out any canned good that becomes swollen, dented, or corroded.

• Use foods before they go bad, and replace them with fresh supplies.

• Place new items at the back of the storage • area and older ones in the front.• Change stored food and water supplies every

six months. • Be sure to write the date you store it on all

containers.

El Programa de Emergencia de RCCSPadres, ustedes saben que...

Si sus hijos necesitan comida, formula para bebes, pañales, tratamiento contra el piojo, o cualquier medicamento que se puede obtener sin receta, como acetaminófeno, usted puede tener acceso al Programa de Emergencia de RCCS. Todo lo que las familias del West County (el oeste del condado) tienen que hacer es pasar a recoger los artículos. Las familias que no reciben subsidios de RCCS también son elegibles. Necesitaremos el código postal de su residencia y su número de teléfono.

Para el tratamiento contra el piojo, formula para bebes, o medicamentos que puede obtener sin receta, es necesario que la familia llame a RCCS antes de venir para confirmar que tenemos los artículos necesarios en la oficina. Comida y pañales normalmente están disponibles de lunes a viernes de 9am a 5pm en nuestras oficinas localizadas en 16300 1st Street en Guerneville.

Llame al 707-869-3613 para obtener más información o para solicitar un artículo específico.

The Emergency Resources Program at RCCSParents, did you know…

IF your children need food, infant formula, diapers, lice treatment, or other over-the-counter medications, such as acetaminophen, you may access the RCCS Emergency Resources Program. All that West County families need do is come by and pick up the items. Families whose children are NOT enrolled in RCCS subsidized child care programs are eligible too. We will need the zipcode of your residence and a contact phone number.

For lice treatment, infant formula, or OTC medications, the family should call RCCS before coming by, to assure that the items are on hand in the office. Food and diapers are usually on hand Monday through Friday, 9AM to 5PM at the River to Coast Children’s Services office located at 16300 1st Street in Guerneville.

Call 869-3613 for more information or to request a specific item.

The RCCS Emergency Resources Program is funded by grants from:

Community Foundation Sonoma CountyRussian River Rotary Club, WestAmerica Bank,

Guerneville, and Speedway Children's Charities. Thank you!

• Matches and waterproof container.• Whistle.• Extra clothing.• Kitchen accessories and cooking utensils,

including a can opener.• Photocopies of credit and identification cards.• Cash and coins.• Special needs items, such as prescription

medications, eye glasses, contact lens solutions, and hearing aid batteries.

• Items for infants, such as formula, diapers, bottles, and pacifiers.

• Other items to meet your unique family needs.

Re-think your needs every year and update your kit as your family needs change.Keep items in airtight plastic bags and put your entire disaster supplies kit in one or two easy-to-carry containers, such as an unused trashcan, camping backpack, or duffel bag.

ALGUNOS PUNTOS DE NUESTRA POLIZA DE REFERENCIAS

La poliza de referencias de RIVER TO COAST CHILDREN’S SERVICES respeta la preferencia de los padres. La responsabilidad de escoger el cuidado de niños es de los padres. Asistimos a los padres a encontrar la variedad más amplia de cuidado de niños que se ofrece y ofrecemos información para evaluar el cuidado de niños. Una recomendación de RCCS no significa una garantía de calidad. Les pedimos a los padres que hagan una entrevista cuidadosa y que examinen las recomendaciones antes de que dejen un niño al cuidado de otra persona.

Padres que están buscando información acerca de quejas previas de una casa o centro con licencia para cuidar niños, pueden llamar a Community Care Licensing tel. 588-5026.

Para registrar una queja llamen al mismo numero al River to Coast Children’s Services. 707.869-3613.

OUR REFERRAL POLICY

River to coast children’s services’ referral policy is based on respecting parental choice. Responsibility for selecting child care rests with each parent. RCCS assists parents in finding the widest range of available child care and offers information to help families evaluate available child care options. A RIVER TO COAST CHILDREN’S SERVICES referral is not a recommendation or a guarantee of quality care. Parents should carefully interview and check references of potential child care providers before leaving a child in their care.

For Information on all licensed family child care homes and centers call Community Care Licensing at 707.588.5026 River to Coast Children’s Services. 707.869-3613. info@rccservices.org / www.rccservices.org

Fall Festival Fun

Our thanks to Safeway in Guerneville and Hale's Apple Farm in Sebastopol for their generous donations. And thanks to PDI Surgery Center for information and dental care supplies to help keep children's teeth healthy and smiles bright!

� 12/1 & 2: Kindergym in Guerneville � 12/3: Kindergym in Forestville � 12/5: Attendance sheets due in RCCS by 5 PM Hoy es el día límite de las Hojas de Asistencia a las 5 PM � 12/8 & 9: Kindergym in Guerneville � 12/10: Kindergym in Forestville � 12/13: Padres Abriendo Caminos (PAC) se reúne a las 6:00 PM en RCCS. Por favor llamar a Soledad al

707-869-3613 x 107 � 12/15 & 16: Kindergym in Guerneville � 12/17: Kindergym in Forestville � 12/18: Provider payday Dia de pago de los proveedores � 12/19: OFFICE CLOSES AT NOON/ OFICINA CIERRA A MEDIODIA � 12/22 & 23: Kindergym in Guerneville � 12/24 OFFICE CLOSED THROUGH JAN 1, 2014: OFICINA CERRADO 24 DE DICIEMBRE A TRAVÉS

DE 01 DE ENERO 2015 � 12/24: NO KINDERGYM IN FORESTVILLE � 12/20 & 30: NO KINDERGYM IN GUERNEVILLE

Calendar December 2014 Diciembre Calendario

� 1/2: OFFICE OPEN OFICINA ABIERTO � 1/5: Attendance sheets due in RCCS by 5 PM Hoy es el día límite de las Hojas de Asistencia a las 5

PM � 1/5 & 6: Kindergym in Guerneville � 1/7: Kindergym in Forestville � 1/12 &13: Kindergym in Guerneville � 1/13: Padres Abriendo Caminos (PAC) se reúne a las 6:00 PM en RCCS. Por favor llamar a Soledad al

707-869-3613 x 107 � 1/14: Kindergym in Forestville � 1/18: Provider payday Dia de pago de los proveedores � 1/19: OFFICE CLOSEDMARTIN LUTHER KING DAYOFICINA CERRADA � 1/19 & 20: NO KINDERGYM IN GUERNEVILLE � 1/21: Kindergym in Forestville � 1/26 & 27: Kindergym in Guerneville � 1/28: Board of Directors meetingMesa Directiva de RCCS se reúne, 6:00 PM at RCCS � 1/28: Kindergym in Forestville

Calendar January 2015 Enero Calendario

Ongoing Children's Activities from RCCS: Kindergym: ; River to Coast Children's Services brings Kindergym to Forestville on Wednesday 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Held at the Forestville

United Methodist Church, 6550 Covey Road in downtown Forestville, features activities for children 0 to 6 years (accompanied by their care givers)

; River to Coast Children’s Services offers Kindergym Monday and Tuesday mornings 9:45 AM to 12:20 PM in Guerneville at the Guerneville Vets’ Hall, located on the corner of 1st and Church Streets in downtown Guerneville. Features activities for children 0 to 6 years (accompanied by their care givers).

Kindergyms are FREE, but donations are accepted, Call 707.869.3613 for current schedule, or check the current RCCS newsletter online at www.rccservices.org

Addendum to HandbookOur Service Delivery Area. RCCS’ service area includes the West Sonoma County Union High School, Monte Rio, Guerneville, Harmony, Fort Ross, Oak Grove, Montgomery, Sonoma County portion of Shoreline Unified School and the Kashia Reservation School Districts . For AP funding: For families in the Alternative Payment Programs, either the care must be used OR the family must live in the service area descried above.For CFCC Funding: For families in the Family Child Care (CFCC) programs, child care must be provided by our contracted providers in the RCCS Family Child Care Network. Your case manager will share network providers with you.

Family Communication PlanEmergencies can happen at any time. Does your family know how to get in touch with each other if you are not all together? Before an emergency happens, have a family discussion to determine who would be your out-of-state point of contact, and where you would meet away from your home — both in the neighborhood and within your town.

Let them know you’re OK!

Pick the same person for each family member to contact. It might

be easier to reach someone who’s out of town.

Important InformationFill in this information and keep a copy in a safe place, such as your purse or briefcase, your car, your office, and your disaster kit.

Be sure to look it over every year and keep it up to date.

Out-of-Town Contact

Name:

Home:

Cell:

Email:

Facebook:

Twitter:

Work Information

Workplace:

Address:

Phone:

Facebook:

Twitter:

Evacuation Location:

Workplace:

Address:

Phone:

Facebook:

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Evacuation Location:

Neighborhood Meeting Place:

Regional Meeting Place:

School Information

School:

Address:

Phone:

Facebook:

Twitter:

Evacuation Location:

School:

Address:

Phone:

Facebook:

Twitter:

Evacuation Location:

School:

Address:

Phone:

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Evacuation Location: http://www.ready.gov/kids

Es probable que su familia no esté junta cuando ocurra un desastre, de modo que deben planificar cómo se van a comunicary decidir de antemano lo que h arán en diferentes situaciones.

Nombre del contacto fuera estado: Número de teléfono:

Correo electrónico: Número de teléfono:

Complete los siguientes datos sobre cada miembro de su familia y manténgalos actualizados.Nombre: Número de seguro social:Fecha de nacimiento: Información médica importante:

Nombre: Número de seguro social:Fecha de nacimiento: Información médica importante:Nombre: Número de seguro social:Fecha de nacimiento: Información médica importante:

Nombre: Número de seguro social:Fecha de nacimiento: Información médica importante:Nombre: Número de seguro social:Fecha de nacimiento: Información médica importante:

Nombre: Número de seguro social:Fecha de nacimiento: Información médica importante:

Dónde dirigirse en caso de emergencia. Anote los lugares donde su familia pasa la mayor parte del tiempo: el trabajo, la escuela y otros lugares donde suelen estar. Las escuelas, guarderías, lugares de trabajo y edificios de departamentos todos deberían tener planes de emergencia específicos.

Vivienda TrabajoDirección: Dirección:Número de teléfono: Número de teléfono:Lugar de reunión en el vecindario: Lugar de evacuación:Lugar de reunión regional:Escuela TrabajoDirección: Dirección:Número de teléfono: Número de teléfono:Lugar de evacuación: Lugar de evacuación:

Escuela Otros lugares que frecuenta:Dirección: Dirección:Número de teléfono: Número de teléfono:Lugar de evacuación: Lugar de evacuación:

Escuela Otros lugares que frecuenta:Dirección: Dirección:Número de teléfono: Número de teléfono:Lugar de evacuación: Lugar de evacuación:

Nombre Número de teléfono Número de póliza

Plan de Comunicaciones Familiares

Otros números de teléfono útiles: 9-1-1 para emergencias.

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Thanks to our Board Of Directors:

Staff wishes to acknowledge and thank the community members who have served on the River to Coast Board of Directors in 2014. They are the guiding lights who generously give their time, expertise and monetary support to keep the doors open and programs running here at RCCS. Our thanks to:

A Call for NominationsRiver to Coast Children’s Services is Looking for

YOU! (to serve on its Board of Directors)Board service is a wonderful way to help support the work that RCCS does for the children and families of west Sonoma County. It is also an excellent opportunity to make new connections with other community-oriented individuals who want to be a positive force for children. We extend an invitation to parents, providers and community members to volunteer energy, experience and expertise by becoming a member of the RCCS Board of Directors.

Interested individuals please contact Soledad Cardona at 707.869.3613 ext 111 OR

e-mail to:scardona@rccservices.org

• BRENDAN COEN• PATTY GERLACH, Tres.• VICKI HALSTEAD, Chair• BOBBI NOEL, Secretary• JENNELL PARR• DAN REILLY• NANCY SAXE• KEVIN TRIPP• STEPHEN ZOLLMAN

OFFICE CLOSED DECEMBER 24 THROUGH JAN 1, 2015: OFICINA CERRADO 24 DE DICIEMBRE A TRAVÉS DE 01 DE ENERO 2015